Overview
Senior Stress Engineer – Defence/Nuclear – Derby – Long term contract (Inside IR35)
Are you a stress analysis specialist ready to step into a high-impact role supporting the UK’s most critical infrastructure?
We're hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering team based on-site in Derby. This is a full-time, staff position working 3 - 5 days per week on site - optional hybrid working - supporting advanced projects in the defence and nuclear sectors.
Responsibilities
* Delivering structural integrity substantiations via FEA and code-based assessments
* Supporting and reviewing technical documentation
* Modelling and analysis using ABAQUS (explicit/implicit), Python scripting a plus
* Applying standards including ASME B&PVC, R6, and ideally RCC-M
* Providing defect tolerance and fatigue/fracture analysis
* Working within quality and time budgets, contributing to bids as required
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in fatigue, fracture, and thermal stress assessments
* Nuclear or defence background preferred, though other regulated sectors considered
* Competence in ABAQUS/CAE or similar tools
* Familiarity with CRACKEN or equivalent
* UK sole nationality and eligibility for security clearance is essential
Why this role?
* Be part of a world-class engineering function supporting national programmes
* Opportunities to influence complex, real-world outcomes
* Supportive and inclusive team culture
* This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise where it truly matters - in a sector that demands precision, resilience, and impact.
Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom (on-site)
Contract / Status
Long-term contract (Inside IR35)
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